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About $675 million earmarked for Texas projects is in limbo as Congress careens toward shutdown

Texas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy.

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Republicans, appropriators dominate House earmarks - Roll Call

House Republicans have sprinkled their fiscal 2026 appropriations bills with more home-district projects than they did last year.

Roll Call

Vanished earmarks in stopgap law pose challenge to local projects' return - Roll Call

After giving anti-earmark GOP conservatives a taste of austerity, it'll be hard to go back to the flush times, stakeholders fear.

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The House's Budget Bill Cuts Earmarks, but Spending Will Be Going Up Anyway

Every cut helps, but that's not where the money is.

Reason

Volvo ES90: This Is It

The ES90 isn't a sedan or an SUV. According to Volvo, this vehicle is in a class of its own, leaving us to decide exactly where it fits. In reality, it has all the earmarks of a crossover—a car-like shape with tall sides and a bit of clearance. Whatever you want…

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Endangered incumbents tout earmarking prowess on campaign trail - Roll Call

House members in close races are talking up their success in bringing money to their districts through congressional spending bills.

Roll Call

Departing GOP leader dominates Senate earmark rankings - Roll Call

Unfettered by potential challenges to his position after deciding to step aside, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has returned to the earmarking game with gusto.

Roll Call

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Earmarks in House spending bills increase over last year's versions - Roll Call

There’s a new champion House earmarker, and it’s Kentucky Republican James R. Comer, the powerful Oversight and Accountability panel chair.

Roll Call

Nonprofits take a hit in House earmark rules - Roll Call

New House Appropriations earmark rules will ban funding for nonprofits in a social service grant program run by HUD.

Roll Call

Cole eyes axing HUD earmarks for nonprofit organizations - Roll Call

Rep. Tom Cole is considering blocking nonprofits from receiving House earmarks under HUD's Economic Development Initiative grant program.

Roll Call

Rep. Tom Cole seeks to limit earmark-driven political headaches - Roll Call

After GOP opposition to LGBTQ- and abortion-related projects, the new House Appropriations chairman wants to limit “political” requests.

Roll Call

Cole: No time to waste electing new House Appropriations chair - Roll Call

Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma wants to keep next week's scheduled vote on track to fill the vacant House Appropriations chairman position.

Roll Call

Controversial Democrat Earmarks Spark Conservative Backlash In Congressional Budget

Controversial Democrat earmarks in congressional budget request spark criticism from conservative groups.

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Congress Races Against Time To Pass $1.2 Trillion Funding Package

The package earmarks $19.6 billion for Customs and Border Protection, marking a $3.2 billion increase from the previous fiscal year. Notably absent is any allocation for the controversial border wall, while $495 million is designated for additional Border Patrol agents in line with the Biden administration's calls.

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The Budget Deal Is Overflowing With $12 Billion of Earmarks

Why are federal taxpayers paying for upgrades at tiny rural airports, Thanksgiving Day parades, and enhancements for Alaskan king crabs?

Roll Call

California Democrats split on Gaza, earmarks in Senate debate - Roll Call

California Democratic Reps. Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam B. Schiff, plus Republican Steve Garvey, met in a televised Senate debate.

Roll Call

Porter: Earmark ban one way of fighting ‘subtle forms of corruption’ - Roll Call

Rep. Katie Porter, a Democrat vying for Senate in California, says she would work to ban spending earmarks and lawmakers' stock trading.

The Independent UK

Russian supermarkets are full of fruit, vegetables, cheese and meat. But shoppers can’t afford any of it

The Russian parliament has approved a 2024-2026 budget that earmarks a record amount for defense spending

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Senate rejects Braun amendment to strip 'minibus' earmarks - Roll Call

The Senate rejected an amendment that would ban earmarks from three spending bills that are part of a fiscal 2024 spending package.

Roll Call

Generational shift ushers in new era for Senate earmarks split - Roll Call

The retirement of key senators last year is reflected in the state-by-state distribution of earmarked dollars in fiscal 2024 spending bills.

Roll Call

Red states' revenge evident in House earmarks distribution - Roll Call

The majority of states would lose earmarks in the House GOP-drafted appropriations bills. But 16 mostly deep red states would come out ahead.

Roll Call

Big shoes filled as Senate appropriators spread earmarks wealth - Roll Call

The retirement of several titans of congressional appropriating hasn't slowed down the Senate's appetite for earmarks.

Roll Call

Republicans hoover up earmarks in House spending bills - Roll Call

House Republicans dominate the list of how much members earmarked parts of fiscal 2024 spending bills for projects in their districts.

Roll Call

GOP holdouts on spending bills score dozens of earmarks - Roll Call

Seven Republicans who demanded deeper cuts before they'd support spending bills will share $123 million worth of earmarks.

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